Kuah Boon Wee elected SNEF president for 2026-2028 term
He succeeds Tan Hee Teck, while three new members join the employers’ federation.
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Man, 67, throws urine & faeces outside neighbour's Bukit Batok flat, fined S$5,000
A 67-year-old man was fined S$5,000 after throwing a mixture of urine and faeces outside a neighbour's unit. Martin Chua Kim Soon pleaded guilty to two counts of insulting behaviour under the Protection from Harassment Act, reported CNA . Suspected victim had punctured his tyres ...
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Indian athlete loses to S'porean athlete in MMA semi-final, refuses to concede defeat: Asian Games
Singaporean Tiffany Teo, 36, is on the cusp of winning an Asian Games gold medal in the women's mixed martial arts (MMA) traditional 60kg category. Photo by Lim Weixiang/ SNOC She beat Suchika Tariyal from India on Sep. 21 at the Nagoya City Inae Sports Center in Japan to make hi...
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ComfortDelGro, Strides Premier extend temporary fare increases to end-November
This comes amid rising fuel costs triggered by escalating tensions in Iran.
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Najib crowdfunds to pay off S$15.6 million fine, some M'sians donate 1 sen (S$0.003) in disgust
Najib has begun crowdfunding money from Malaysians in a bid to avoid jail. The former prime minister of Malaysia, who is 73 this year, was recently granted permission to serve the remainder of his jail sentence under house arrest, reported Reuters . As part of the terms, Najib mu...
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As transport systems become more interconnected, cooperation must similarly evolve: Jeffrey Siow
The Transport Minister spoke at two separate events in Beijing on Sept 22.
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MinLaw aware of police investigations arising from LawSoc audit, says council members will cooperate fully
The Law Society had said in August that it would release the full report of the audit after a redaction process, following calls from its members and Law Minister Edwin Tong to do so....
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Singapore bus commuters now face fines up to S$500 for loud audio and feet on seats; more serious offences can cost up to S$5K fine
New rules target passenger nuisance behaviour on buses and at interchanges, while bus staff gain added powers to deal with such bad commuters
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Over 5 months’ jail for silat instructor who kissed 14-year-old female student on forehead, cheek
He also sent her sexually charged text messages.
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Plumber, 65, sneaks into Telok Kurau house to assault & steal from helper who broke up with him
From a Shin MIn Daily News story.Chua Kok Poi, 65, pleaded guilty on Sept 18 to five charges, including housebreaking, voluntarily causing hurt, and theft....
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At least S$4.8 million lost to scams involving the impersonation of S'pore Harvey Norman employees
An advisory issued by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) on Sep. 21 warned against scams involving the impersonation of Harvey Norman employees and government officials. Since January 2026, at least 119 cases have been reported, with total losses amounting to at least S$4.8 million...
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Over 500 reports to Online Safety Commission in 1st 2 months, more than 90% resolved
In the first two months of its operation, the Online Safety Commission (OSC) has received more than 500 reports of online harm from the public, Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo told the media on Sep. 17. She was giving her remarks ahead of Ministry o...
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ASEAN aims to bring upgraded goods trade pact into force by end-2026, ahead of schedule: Gan Kim Yong
The ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement will simplify and clarify trade rules, making it easier for businesses to operate across ASEAN and facilitating greater intra-regional trade....